Liquid-measuring apparatus.



1. A. MAcKENZIE & e. w. MAcKENZIE, 1R.

LIQUID MEASURING APPARATUS.

APPLICATION FILED JUNE I4. I915- RENEWED MAR. 7. I917. 1342,81. Patented 001a. 9,1917.-

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APPLICATION FILED JUNE 14. 1915. RENEWED MAR. 1,191..

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JAMES A. MAOKENZIE, OF ROCHESTER, AND GEORGE W. MACKENZIE, JR, F BEAVER, PMXNSYL'VANIA, ASSIGNOES TO THE GUARANTEE LIQUID MEASURE COMPANY, OF ROCHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA, A CORPORATION OF DELAWARE.

LIQ'UID-MEASURING APPARATUS.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filedJune 14, 1915, Serial No. 33,897. Renewed March 7, 1917. Serial No. 153,167.

7 To all whom e'tmay concern:

Be it known that we, JAMns A. MACKEN- zre and GEORGE W. MACKENZIE, Jr., citizens of the United States, residing at Rochester and Beaver, respectively, in the county of Beaver and State of Pennsylvania, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Liquid-Measuring Apparatus, of

tures of improvement, as shall be more fully hereinafter set forth.

The invention, in general, is similar to that constituting the subject matter of our prior a plications filed September 14:, 1914, Serial 0. 861547, and September 15, 1914, Serial No. 861775.

In the drawings, I

Figure 1 is a vlew of the apparatus in elevation, partly broken away.

Fig. 2 is an enlarged vertlcal sectional View, indicated by the line H. II. of Fig. 3, partly in elevation, of the measuring tank and its connected parts.

Fig. 3 is a cross section on the line 111. III. of Fig. 2.

Fig. 4 is a, cross sectional detail view on the line -IV. IV. of Fig. 2.

Fig. 5 is a sectional view, partly broken away, similar to Fig. 2, showing a modified construction. I p

Figs. 6 and 7 are detail views in sectional elevation, showing modified constructions of the height-locating mechanism.

The apparatus is particularly designed for handling gasolene and the like, to utilize a storage tank or reservoir 2 of well-known construction, preferably underground, and to withdraw a portion of the contents, as regillired, throng 'a secondary or measuring ta The primary or storage tank or reservoir 2 is provided with any suitable filling pi e 3 having a funnel 4 and a shut-ofi cook or valve 5*. A relief-pipe 6 for admitting and discharging atmospheric air is connected with the upper portion of the tank 2 and ma extend to any suitable point thereabove.

he. secondary or measuring tank 7 which may be of any suitable construction, is located at any desired elevation above the primary tank for delivering through a pipe 8 having a controlling valve 9 and a delivering hose extension 8 Valve 9 is provided with an operating handle 9 and an extended stem 9 connected with the stem of a valve 9 in an air line 9" opening from the interior of tank 7 to the atmosphere. By this means both valves 9* and 9 may be opened and closed together, closing the tank during filling by the pneumatic suction, and admitting air to allow the contents to flow out. If desired, the port of air valve 9 may be so arranged as to open slightly before the opening of port of valve 9" to insure prompt action.

A pipe 10 leads from the bottom of tank 7 a to the lower portion of reservoir 2 so as to insure exhausting the contents thereof, and is in communication with the interior of thetank through the central valve-controlled tube 23 operable by the connection with float 24, as hereinafter described.

Tank 7 in the present construction consists of a cylindrical shell 13 preferably of glass or other transparent material, clamped between a base 13 and a top 13 by means of a series of rods 13 and any suitable intervening packing material, whereby to pro vide a fluid and air-tight chamber.

By having the body portion of the tank of transparent material, its contents and the operation maybe observed at any time.

For the purpose of creating a partial vacuum in the tank any/suitable air-exhausting means may be employed, as the siphon or injector l4 of'suitable construction connected with any source of fluid pressure, as by pipe 15 havin a suitable controlling valve 16'- connecte to an ordinary supply or system, and having a waste pipe 17 leading to a sewer or suitable point of discharge.

A suction pipe 18' is connected with the upper end of tank 7 referably by an upper extension 18", whic may, if desired,

extend to a suflicient height to be beyond the range of the ultimate possible rise of the fluid upwardly above tank 7 A check valve 18 is preferably inserted in said pipe a short distance above the tank, operable to open for exhaust and close against pressure backwardly to the tank, so as to maintain the partial vacuum therein upon stopping operation of the injector 14.

From the foregoing descriptionit will be deen that, when air is exhausted from the interior of tank 7, liquid will rise from main reservoir 2 through pipe 10 and telescoping conduit 23 and will fill the tank 7 a more or less.

For the purpose of providing means for controlling thefllling of the secondary tank 7 to any desired or predetermined capacity, float 24 is arranged to freely rise and fall therein upon the surface of the contained li uid.

Said float, which may be of-cork or other light buoyant material, is loosely mounted for vertical travel upon guiding rods 24 within the tank, which the float engages by sliding arms 24 for vertical movement. Said arms extend inwardly by their inner terminals 24 beyond the periphery of an inner annular opening 24 of the float, and provide limiting abutments for a transverse supporting bracket 30 secured upon the upper end of a central valve rod 30*.

Said rod extends downwardly through guides 30, which are in the form of transverse spiders, as clearly shown in Fig. 4, and which engages the stem 30" by a squared or splined portion, as'shown, so that the conduit 23 and stem 30 may be partially rotated together by means of an operating trigger or handle 30. Said handle extends outwardly through a vertical slot 10' in conduit 10, having at predetermined positions ofl'set slots or arresting openings 10, and a valve 5O is connected to the lower end of stem 30 adapted to seat against the valve seat 23 of conduit 23.

The lower end of conduit 23 has a sliding and fluid-tight sealing engagement within conduit 10 by means of a packet head 23*, having at its lower end the valve seat 23. The conduit 23 itself has a sliding engagement with the central portion of base 13 by means of a surrounding packet gland and stufling box 10.

The upper end of the conduit 23 is preferably provided with a splash coping 30, by which the upwardly rising fluid 1s deflected downwardly into the tank.

Locking apertures 10 are positioned at intervals above the bottom of slot 10 cortime rotates the bracket arm 30 out of position in alinement withthe inner ends 24' of arms 24. Thereupon, by exhausting the air from the interior of tank 7 by the mechanism above described, fluid will rise through conduits 10 and '23, carryin up with it'float 24 from the bottom, an the float, by its arms 24, willengage the bracket.

30 carrying it upwardly to the position indicated in dotted lines in Fig. 2, thereby seating valve 30 and shutting oil the supply.

The tank thus being filled to the desired capacity, corresponding to the'amount to be drawn '03, the suction mechanism is discontinued, and check valve 18 seated, whereupon, by manipulation of valve lever 9", air is admitted into the upper portion of the tank 7 and the contents are drawn ofl, as will be clearly understood.

Also, by merely lifting conduit 23 to any desired height, it will be seen that its upper end determines the level of the liquid within the tank quite independent of the float, should it be desired to use the machine without the float 24 and valve 30. In such case all that is necessary is merely to discontinue the suction, admit air into the top of tank 7 whereupon any surplus will. flow back to the level of the erected level regulating tube 23.

When the conduit 23 is used independ; ently of the float, it is merely raised by the handle 3O as described and the liquid will fill the tank up to its top and will then overflow back, leaving the tank full to the level of the conduit. 1

Should it. be desired however toreturn all or any portion of the contents of the tank to the main reservoir, this may be done by merely lowering) the conduit to bring its top level with the ottom of the tank. In the event that there is any liquid remaining in the conduit, or if for any reason it is desired to positively drain off all liquid from the tank and conduit, and to insure a releasing air supply, we provide the device shown in Fig. 5.

The adjustable conduit 23 communicates freely at its bottom with the main conduit 10 in which case the fleat24 and valve 30 and the other cooperating parts are eliminated.

A pipe 3 1 communicates with the upper portion of the measuring tank in any suitable way, as by connection with the suction pipe. 18 and is provided with an inlet terminal or cup 3%.

A. valve 33 is pivoted at 34 and has an arm 35 extendin inwardly through a slot.

in pipe 10 into t e path of the ring 3O to which handle 30 is secured, a sprin 36 being provided to insure seating 0 the valve. By this means, when conduit 23 is lowered to its full extent, valve 33 is opened, admitting air.

This device also prevents the filling of the tank by the creation of a partial vacuum, until the conduit 23 has first been elevated from its lowermost position.

For the purpose of providing very accurate adjustment of the registering notches for handles 30 and 30 we provide separate vertically divided rings 37 each having a lateral notch 38 which may be adjusted with relation to an enlarged notch or opening in the main pipe 10*, as indicated in dotted lines.

Each ring is provided with a securing set screw 39 by which the ring and its notch may be exactly set to the correct position for accurate measurement.

When desired, all the set screws may be locked to prevent unauthorized adjustment by means of a slotted bar 40 adapted to fit over them and to be secured by any suitable locking means, as a padlock 41 It will be understood that the foregoing adjusting de-' vice is applicable to either of the constructions above described, as is also the valve manipulating mechanism if desired.

The operation of the above described ma chine is generally similar to that heretofore described, but provides a construction having certain advantages in the characteristics of the measuring tank and its valve mechanism.

The advantages of the invention will be readily appreciated by all those familiar with this class of mechanism.

It presents to the purchaser a visible operation of measuring the exact amount of liquid, together with the delivery to him of the whole of the measured amount, in exactly measured quantities, with complete draining of the measuring tank, and facilitating return to the main tank of any unused or unmeasured liquid remaining in the vertical conduits.

It is continuously reliable in its operation, comparatively sim 1e and cheap in construction, very sa e when used with combustible or explosive 1i uids as gasolene,

benzin, etc., and is capab e 0 use with any other liquids, as oil, vinegar, etc.

The construction may be variously changed in design, proportions, detail arrangement, or otherwise by the skilled mechanic, but all such changes are to be considered as within the scope of the following claims.

What we claim is:

1. In combination, a main reservoir, a superimposed measuring tank, a pipe leading from the reservoir to the measuring tank, a vertically movable conduit extending from the measuring tank into the reservoir pipe and having at its upper end a splash coping, means for locating said conduit at any predetermined position, means for exhausting the air from the measuring tank, and means for drawing ofi' its contents.

2. In combination, a main reservoir, a superimposed measuring tank, a pipe leading from the reservoir to the measuring tank, a vertically movable conduit extending from the measuring tank into the reservoir pipe and having means for locating it at any predetermined position, a float, a valve controlling circulation through said conduit having a stem, means providing for rotation of the conduit and said stem together and for connection and disconnection with the float, means for exhausting the air from the measuring tank, means for drawing 03 its contents, and means for admit-ting air to the upper portion of the measuring tank.

3. In combination, a main reservoir, a superimposed measuring tank, a pipe leading from the reservoir to the measuring tank, a vertically movable conduit extending "from the measuring tank into the reservoir pipe and having means for locating it at any predetermined position, means for exhausting the air from the measuring tank, means for drawing ofi its contents provided with i a controlling valve, and an air supply pipe opening into the top of the tank having a valve connected with said controlling valve.

4. In combination, a main reservoir, a superimposed measuring tank, a pipe leading from the reservoir to the measuring tank, a float within the measuring tank, a vertically movable conduit extending from the measuring tank into the reservoir pipe provided with a lower terminal valve seat, a valve therefor having a stem extending upwardly through the movable conduit and having a limiting abutment adapted to be engaged by the float and to be adjusted to non-engagmg position, means for exhausting the air from the measuring tank, and means for draining ofl the contents.

5'. In a measuring tank of the class described, the combination therewith of a main supply pipe having interlocking openings through its side, a vertically adjustable circulation conduit therein having packed engagement with the interior of said pipe and provided with a laterally projecting locking handle extending through the. main pipe and cooperable with the openings therein.

6. In a measuring tank of the class described, the combination therewith of a main supply pipe having interlcchng openits ings through its side, a vertically adjustable circulation conduit, therein having packed engagement with the interior of said pipe and provided with a laterally projecting locking handle extending through the main pipe and cooperable with the openings therein, and having a valve seat at its lower end, a float within the measuring tank, and a valve for said seat having a stem extending upwardly through the circulation conguit and adapted to be actuated by said oat.

.7. In a measuring tank of the class described, the combination therewith of a main supply pipe having interlocking openings through its side, a vertically adjustable circulatiom conduit therein having packed engagement with the interior of said pipe and provided with a laterally projecting locking handle extending'through the main pipe and cooperable with the openings therein, and having a valve seat at its lower end, a float within the measuring tank, a valve for said seat having a stem extending upwardly through the circulation conduit and through. an opening in the float and having at its upper end a bracket arm adapted to be engaged by the float.

8. In a measuring tank of the class described, the combination therewith of a main supply pipe having interlocking openings'throughits side, a vertically adjustable circulation conduit therein having packed engagement with the interior of said pipe and provided with a laterally projecting locking handle extending through the main pipe and cooperable with the openings therein, and having a valve seat at its lower end, a float within the measuring tank, a valve for said seat having a. stem extending upwardly through the circulation conduit and through an-opening in the float and having at its upper-end a bracket arm adapted to be engaged by the float, said valve stem and circulation conduit being romease a tatable together by said handle to engaging or disengaging position with relation to the 9. In combination with a main reservoir, a superimposed measuring tank a pipe leading from the reservoir to the measuring tank having a vertical slot, means for exhausting air from the measuring tank, means for drawing off its contents, averti cally adjustable pipe extending from the measuring tank'into the reservoir pipe' having a valve,and a float within themeasuring tank operable to actuate said valve; an adjustable slotted device embracing the reservoir pipe having a holding opening, and a stem secured to the adjustable pipe extending through the slot in the reservoir pipe and adapted to be inserted in said holding opening.

10. In combination with a main reservoir, a superimposed measuring tank, a pipe leading from the reservoir to the measuring tank having a vertical slot, means for exhausting air from the measuring tank, means for drawing off its contents, avertically adjustable pipe extending from the measuring tank into the reservoir pipe having a valve, and a float'within the measuring tank operable to actuate saidvalve; an adjustable slotted device embracing the reservoir pipe having a holding opening, means for locking said slotted device in position, and a stem secured to the adjustable pipe extending through the slot in the reservoir pipe and adapted to be inserted in 'said holding opening.

' In testimony whereof we hereunto aflix our signatures in the presence of two witnesses. 1

JAMES A. MA'cKENZIE. GEORGE w. MACKENZIE,

I C. M. CLARKE. 

